California reports lowest COVID-19 case rate in the country

As of Saturday evening, 24.99 new confirmed cases were reported for every 100,000 people in California, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.

• Sep 20, 2021

Dr. Scott Gottlieb extended interview, part 2

In this extended version of an interview that aired on Sunday, September 19, 2021, Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses the missteps of the U.S. response to the pandemic and his new book, "Uncontrolled Spread: Why COVID-19 Crushed Us and How We Can Defeat the Next Pandemic."

• Sep 19, 2021
• 39:27

FDA panel recommends COVID booster for some

An independent FDA panel recommended this week that some Americans, including those over the age of 65 and those who are at risk of serious disease, get the COVID-19 booster shot. But the panel stopped short of recommending it for the general public. Dr. Geeta Swamy, the associate vice president of research and a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Duke University, explains to CBSN's Lana Zak if pregnant women should be part of the "at-risk" group.

• Sep 19, 2021
• 9:46

American Samoa reports first positive COVID-19 case

The positive traveler was first asymptomatic when tested and is fully vaccinated, Samoa's Department of Homeland Security said in a statement.

• Sep 18, 2021

FDA votes for booster shot for ages 65+

The FDA advisory panel voted to recommend Pfizer booster shots for people 65 and over and others at higher risk of serious illness. It was the first vaccine to be authorized for emergency use and was used in the earliest stages of America's vaccination program. But the FDA is saying the boosters are not for everybody. Michael George reports.

• Sep 18, 2021
• 3:22

Trump signs stopgap bill to avoid shutdown

President Trump signed a stopgap spending bill Friday night, aimed at extending a midnight deadline to keep the federal government funded and avoid a shutdown. The Senate had passed the measure with a unanimous voice vote. Lawmakers now have until midnight Sunday to pass a pandemic relief package that has eluded them for months. Chip Reid reports.

• Dec 19, 2020
• 2:55

Polls give Biden an edge over Trump

Joe Biden is leading President Trump in several key battleground states despite the pandemic forcing him to cut back on campaigning. Polls show the former vice president leading Mr. Trump in Georgia and North Carolina, and even narrowly ahead in Texas. He continues the search for a running mate, with one-on-one interviews with potential candidates set to begin after July 4. Ed O'Keefe reports on the upcoming election, and the primaries some states held this week.

• Jun 27, 2020
• 3:14

Museums may be forced to sell art amid virus

For generations, a code of conduct has governed the nation's art museums. Among the most important rules is the guidance to not sell collection pieces to pay the museum's bills. However, since the coronavirus pandemic struck, a lack of visitors has meant many museums are grappling with a lack of revenue. Christina Ruffini reports on the new interpretation of the old rule, designed to help these institutions survive the crisis.

• May 23, 2020
• 4:07

Demand surges at food banks amid virus crisis

Desperation is growing by the day for Americans who lost their jobs over the coronavirus pandemic, and an estimated 17 million people could now be facing hunger, in addition to those who already battle it every day. Feeding America, the national organization linking U.S. food banks, estimates it will need an additional $1.4 billion to meet increased needs over the next six months. Mireya Villarreal speaks to a newly unemployed couple in New Orleans who have turned to a food pantry as the virus crisis keeps the city under lockdown.

• Apr 18, 2020
• 2:19

Trump at Walter Reed for COVID-19 treatment

President Trump was flown to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Friday night, out of what the White House called "an abundance of caution." Mr. Trump is said to be doing well, despite being fatigued and having a low-grade fever. His former aide, Kellyanne Conway, also recently tested positive for COVID-19 as well as his campaign manager Bill Stepien. Chip Reid reports on the latest developments since the president's COVID-19 diagnosis.

• Oct 3, 2020
• 3:39

U.S. breaks single-day August virus record

The dangers of reopening classrooms to in-person learning are being felt at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Just days after classes resumed, at least 10 students tested positive for the coronavirus, in clusters originating at two campus dormitories. It comes as the country saw more than 64,000 new cases Friday, the most in a single day in August so far. There are now more than 5.3 million infections in the U.S. Michael George reports on what the pandemic looks like in the U.S.

• Aug 15, 2020
• 3:27

Ex-truck driver turns passion in business

Texas baker Mark Linen studied fine arts with dreams of becoming a marketing director, but when his career in graphic design stalled, he pivoted to truck driving to pay the bills. After founding Brotha Bakes, Linen now bakes and ships hundreds of jars packed with his signature cakes, inspired by delicious childhood memories. He speaks to Michelle Miller about discovering his passion, how his business is handling the COVID-19 pandemic and his dreams for the future.

• Jul 11, 2020
• 5:54

Florida prepares to face storm amid pandemic

Florida, a coronavirus hotspot, is under a new threat as Hurricane Isaias approaches. Florida has seen a record number of new coronavirus cases and coronavirus-linked deaths in the last week, and the storm is now complicating efforts to contain the pandemic. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Riviera Beach, Florida.

• Aug 1, 2020
• 3:03

Officials brace for post-holiday COVID surge

Public health officials are bracing for another uptick of coronavirus infections and deaths following Christmas and New Year's gatherings. It is putting new pressure on the nation's already strained health care system, especially in California where some hospitals are on the verge of rationing care. Tom Hanson reports on the state of the pandemic there and across the country.

• Jan 2, 2021
• 3:15

Texas State Fair hosts drive-thru amid COVID

Dating back to 1886, the Texas State Fair is one of the nation's largest, attracting millions of visitors each year. Generations have enjoyed a variety of treats under the watchful eye of a 52-foot tall cowboy statue known as "Big Tex." The pandemic has put a wrinkle in this year's plans, so Mireya Villarreal is taking a look at how Texans are still enjoying everything the fair has to offer while staying safe.

• Oct 10, 2020
• 2:46

Airline study says virus risk low on planes

An unprecedented series of tests claim to prove airline cleaning techniques do effectively kill the coronavirus. The research was funded by Boeing. University of Arizona and Boeing researchers used a live, but harmless virus to test the cleaning process on real planes. Kris Van Cleave has more on the study and what it means about the safety of flying in a pandemic.

• Oct 24, 2020
• 2:20

COVID-19 cases soar in all but 8 U.S. states

As fall approaches, coronavirus cases are soaring in the U.S. in all but eight states. Hawaii, California, Arizona, Idaho, Wyoming, North Dakota, Georgia, and Vermont are the exception to the rise in infections. This surge comes as the country saw nearly 70,000 new cases on Friday, the most in a single day since July. It pushed the overall number of infections over 8 million and the death toll to more than 218,000 people. Michael George reports from New York.

• Oct 17, 2020
• 3:24

How health crises helped shape our cities

From yellow fever to tuberculosis to the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, New York City has fought health crises before the coronavirus pandemic hit. But each wave of contagion has helped shape the city seen today. Tom Hanson looks at how past pandemics have impacted the architecture and makeup of today's urban environments.

• Nov 14, 2020
• 5:36

U.S. unemployment rate jumps to 14.7%

A record 20.5 million Americans lost jobs in April, according to an unemployment report released by the Labor Department Friday. The U.S. unemployment rate jumped to 14.7%, the worst since the Great Depression. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to unpack the staggering figure and discuss what it means for the future of the country.

• May 9, 2020
• 3:37

David Sedaris on "The Best of Me"

Celebrated writer David Sedaris may be one of the only authors alive who can fill concert venues just so people could listen to him read. While audiences feel like a distant memory during the coronavirus pandemic, he spoke to Jeff Glor about how the things he's still found to laugh about and his new book, "The Best of Me," a collection of his best essays and stories.

• Nov 7, 2020
• 6:03

Nonprofit helps feed Minneapolis after unrest

Days after protests and fires ripped through Minneapolis, residents already impacted by the coronavirus pandemic's lockdowns were left with nowhere to buy groceries. The Sheridan Story, a nonprofit focused on feeding kids throughout Minnesota during food gaps, sprung into action. The group partnered with a local middle school after a community member put a call out on social media to help feed their neighbors. Jamie Yuccas speaks to Rob Williams, the Sheridan Story's founder and executive director.

• Jun 6, 2020
• 3:05

At least 22,000 Americans still stuck abroad

Millions of Americans shelter at home amid the coronavirus pandemic, while others remain on foreign shores still hoping to return to the U.S. Cancelled flights, sudden travel restrictions and strict quarantines have all blocked many people from getting back. This week, the State Department warned that time may be running out. Kris Van Cleave speaks to some of the Americans looking for a way to return.

• Apr 4, 2020
• 3:32

Looking back after a year of COVID-19

CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus looks back at a year of COVID-19 and what's ahead.

• Mar 20, 2021
• 6:35

How a Chicago jail slashed its COVID-19 cases

With more than 5,000 inmates, Chicago's Cook County jail was once one of the worst coronavirus hotspots in the country. Before the state of Illinois grappled with a new surge of hundreds of thousands of cases, Adriana Diaz found out how health measures had briefly made it one of the safest institutions in Chicago.

• Nov 28, 2020
• 4:05

COVID death toll surpasses heart disease

COVID-19 has surpassed heart disease as the leading cause of death in the U.S. over the last week, as the soaring number of infections overwhelms many of the nation's hospitals and forces new containment restrictions. Michael George reports on the state of the pandemic across the country.

• Dec 5, 2020
• 3:15

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